Indigenous people are among the most directly affected by climate change. Yet, there is limited understanding of the health dimensions of climate change and opportunities for adaptation among indigenous populations.

To date, projections of future climate change have been based on averaged temperatures over decades. But at local and regional levels, climate variability and the occurrence of extreme events affect communities the most.

Significant gaps remain in our knowledge about the real and potential consequences of climate risks based on a population’s level of vulnerability; the effectiveness of monitoring, warning, and emergency response systems; and relevant indicators f

Climate change is already happening, and its effects are being felt in many places. But relatively little is known about how to cope and adapt to it. IRIACC aims to address this knowledge gap through rigorous research in Canada and across four continents.